Detective Conan: The System Takes Me to Zero's World

Okiya Subaru's aura suddenly shone, and he said in a deep voice: "This is by no means an easy task. The organization has strictly guarded the location of those human laboratories, and the level of confidentiality is watertight. We urgently need more clues to tear open this airtight barrier."

Amuro Toru nodded slightly, his expression solemn: "Once there is a slight disturbance, given the organization's alertness, they will immediately move away, or even destroy all evidence. By then, our pursuit will be like looking for a needle in a haystack."

Zhu Fu Jingguang turned his head and his eyes fell on Kudo Yuki. "Xiaoxue, you look like you have an idea, right?"

Kudo Yuki gently stroked her hair and spoke slowly: "Before, Zero drove me to the Karasuma Group headquarters according to the old man's instructions. The old man asked me to do something, and the target was Rum.

Once this is done, I estimate that the truth of the Haneda Hiroshi case will not be far away. Also, the laboratory where the Miyano couple died in the fire 19 years ago has been found. As for the rest of the details, I will find another time to talk about it in detail. "

Subaru Okiya stared at Kudo Yuki with burning eyes: "You mean we found clues in the Miyano couple's laboratory? What kind of information is it? This may be of great help to us in finding the location of the human laboratory."

The corners of Kudo Yuki's mouth rose, like a blooming ephemeral flower in the night sky, fleeting: "More haste makes waste. Conan called me today to talk about Wakasa Rumi, and I decided to go with her tomorrow and agree to her previous conditions. Akai Shuichi, it was my parents' decision for you to come here, right?"

"Well, Mr. Yusaku and Mrs. Yukiko think that I can better protect everyone, especially the child Haibara Ai, with Conan by my side. However, what specific thoughts do you have about Wakasa Rumi? Her identity has always been confusing."

Kudo Yuki gently touched her long hair, "She is indeed not simple. Wakasa Rumi is the first person who can knock out Zero. Moreover, she was the first person who suggested to me to investigate the case of Haneda Hiroshi.

That's all I have to say. Toru, the store should have some new products saved last night, bring a few back to Mr. Subaru."

Toru Amuro nodded, stood up quickly, and left the private room to prepare.

After a while, he came in with a tray on which were placed several exquisitely packaged snack boxes tied with bows. "This is the new snack we developed in the store. Take it back and try it."

Okiya Subaru looked at the snacks, his tone still cold, but with a hint of barely perceptible gratitude: "Thank you."

Zhu Fu Jingguang stood up, said goodbye to everyone, opened the mechanism of the secret room, and his figure instantly disappeared into the darkness, as if he had never appeared, and returned to the secret weapons base in a flash.

Kudo Yuki was about to discuss the follow-up plan with Okiya Subaru and Amuro Toru in detail, but her phone suddenly vibrated. She picked it up and saw that it was a text message from Vermouth:

The nightingale is waiting for the owl at the Beika-cho bar. ——Vermouth: absinthe

Kudo Yuki's eyes froze instantly. She knew very well that this was Vermouth's code, which meant "I'll wait for you at the Beikacho Bar."

She turned off the screen of her phone and slowly put it into her pocket, with no expression on her face. Subaru Okiya and Toru Amuro did not notice the text message.

The setting sun cast golden rays, like golden dust falling, casting a warm filter over the streets. As soon as the gate of Teitan Elementary School opened, the children rushed out happily, and the sounds of laughter and play filled the air.

Okiya Subaru seemed to be walking casually with a leisurely pace, but his eyes were paying attention to the movements around him.

At this time, Wakasa Rumi appeared. Her eyes searched the crowd quickly and soon locked onto Okiya Subaru.

Wakasa Rumi walked up to him with a perfect smile on her face. "Hello, I think you look very familiar. I want to ask if you have a van? I want to rent one for a day tomorrow and go to the beach."

"Oh? I happen to have a van. Why do you want to go to the beach?"

An imperceptible gleam flashed across Wakasa Rumi's eyes, which was fleeting. "I want to take the students to the beach to relax. Tomorrow is the last day of the joint event between the beach and Kamen Ultraman.

Students love Kamen Rider very much, and this is a rare opportunity for them. We can negotiate the rent.”

"I see. However, the beach might be crowded, so you have to be careful. As for the rent, you can pay whatever you think is right. The main thing is to make sure the children have fun."

"I have prepared safety measures. I have also prepared some beach games so that students can enjoy the seaside and enhance their relationships with each other. By the way, do you have any recommendations for fun places around the beach?"

"If you are near the sea, there is a small fishing village nearby with some special snacks and souvenir shops. Children will probably like it. There is also a seaside observation tower that overlooks the entire coastline."

"That sounds great! I'll add these places to my itinerary. Thanks for your suggestions."

The two chatted for a few more words about the details of vehicle handover and itinerary arrangements, and then Wakasa Rumi said goodbye and left.

Subaru Okiya looked at her from behind, frowning slightly, and doubts welled up in his heart. He always felt that the car rental was not that simple. He whispered to himself, "What else does this woman want to do?"

At the Poirot Café, Azusa Enomoto receives guests, who either read quietly or chat in low voices.

Kudo Yuki opened the mechanism of the secret private room and returned to the secret weapons base. She walked straight into the bedroom, opened the closet, and moved quickly and decisively. She took out the half-covered butterfly mask and stuffed it into her bag, preparing to drive from the back of the base to the appointment.

Zhu Fu Jingguang was sorting out information in the intelligence room. When he saw Kudo Yuki trying to leave through the back door, he stopped what he was doing. "You want to go out? Do you need help?"

Kudo Yuki shook her head and said, "No, I can do it myself." Then she hurried away.

Kudo Yuki sat in the car and drove towards her destination.

On the other side, in the kitchen of Poirot Café, Toru Amuro was taking advantage of his break to think about the information and plans that Kudo Yuki had previously revealed.

He frowned, his face full of solemnity: "I don't know what other people and things will be involved in the case of Haneda Hiroshi. This case is really complicated."

Near the Beikacho Bar, Kudo Yuki parked her car in a secluded corner, put on a half-covered butterfly mask, straightened her clothes, got out of the car and walked towards the bar.

The lights in the bar were dim and there was a faint smell of cigarettes and alcohol in the air.

Kudo Yuki's eyes quickly scanned the crowd and soon locked onto Vermouth who was sitting in the corner. She was still charming, with a faint smile on her lips, like a poppy blooming in the dark night, beautiful but dangerous, exuding a fatal attraction.

She walked over and sat down opposite Vermouth, murmuring casually, "Absinthe, what kind of wine do you want to order from me this time?"

Kudo Yuki deliberately emphasized the word "wine", implying that she knew that this meeting was not just a simple order of wine, but a meaningful arrangement by Vermouth.

Vermouth gently shook the goblet in her hand, and the red liquid inside swirled, reflecting an enchanting light, like a ruby ​​sparkling in the night sky.

She opened her red lips slightly, her voice lazily saying, "Today's wine tastes really special, just like fine wine. Did you know? The wine recipe seems to have changed recently, and even the winemaker is a little confused. I think maybe we need a new story to make this wine party more interesting."

Kudo Yuki understood Vermouth's codeword, which meant "Rum's plan has changed, and that gentleman is suspicious. I will spread the rumor at the right time and profit from the chaos."

So she tapped her fingers lightly on the table, and the rhythm blended skillfully with the music in the bar. If you didn't listen carefully, you couldn't tell the difference. It was like a secret Morse code transmission.

Kudo Yuki's lips curled slightly, "Oh? The recipe has changed? Then it's hard to say what the quality of this wine will be. A new story is certainly interesting, but it also depends on whether the storyteller has the ability to do it. If you're not careful, if you don't tell the story well, you might end up getting into trouble."

Vermouth nodded slightly, with a barely perceptible light flashing in her eyes: "Yes, this change may affect the direction of the entire drinking party. I heard that some old drinkers have already noticed something is wrong, so we have to act with caution."

Kudo Yuki heard that the old drinkers she was talking about were "old members of the organization." She put down her water glass and slowly moved her fingers along the rim of the glass. "Old drinkers always have a keen sense of smell, but a new story might be able to divert their attention. But where should this story start?"

"Perhaps we can start from the source of the wine. There seems to be some unusual movement there recently. Some people said they saw some strange equipment. I wonder if it has anything to do with the change in the recipe."

There was a cunning flash in Vermouth's eyes, she knew that Kudo Yuki could understand what she meant.

Kudo Yuki learned from Vermouth that "there are unusual circumstances in the organization's core plan, and equipment suspected to be related to the human laboratory has appeared. It is suspected that this is related to the changes in the Rum plan."

Kudo Yuki's eyes were stern. "Strange equipment? We need to investigate it carefully. If these things affect the quality of the wine, we need to find out the situation as soon as possible. We can't let the drinking party get out of control."

At this moment, the music in the bar suddenly became louder and cheers broke out from the crowd.

Vermouth and Kudo Yuki looked at each other and stopped talking, as if they were just two ordinary drinkers enjoying the atmosphere of the bar, hiding the secret deep beneath their calm appearance.

When the cheers died down, Vermouth spoke again slowly: "I will walk around the wine cellar more and see the reactions of those old drinkers. Maybe I can smell something from their words. In addition, I will also pay attention to those who are responsible for guarding the wine barrels. Sometimes they will see things they shouldn't see."

When Kudo Yuki heard this, she understood Vermouth's intention. "Vermouth will maneuver within the organization, extract useful information from some members, and arrange for people to conduct secret surveillance."

After making sure that no one noticed their conversation, Kudo Yuki whispered, "I know what to do. People who only know how to drink and have fun won't do. We need people who really understand wine."

Vermouth also understood Kudo Yuki's strategy, "She will find someone capable to fight against the organization together."

Vermouth raised his eyebrows slightly, drank the wine in the glass, and then stood up: "I hope we can drink better wine next time."

Kudo Yukiya stood up, gracefully saying, "I hope this wine will always retain its flavor."

The two exchanged a few more polite words and then left, disappearing into the dim lights of the bar, leaving only the unfinished glass of wine on the table, emitting a faint aroma of wine.

Kudo Yuki returned to the car, took off her butterfly mask and put it in her bag. The remaining heat on the mask slowly dissipated in the cold car.

She started the car and slowly drove away from the bar.

The street scene outside the car window flashed by like a slide, and the colorful neon lights cast mottled light and shadows on the car window.

There are fewer and fewer customers in the Poirot Cafe.

Toru Amuro was wiping cups behind the counter, his eyes always paying attention to the movements around him.

Azusa Enomoto was arranging the tables and chairs, preparing to close the shop.

Kudo Yuki walked into the coffee shop, Amuro Toru raised his head slightly, and the two looked at each other, instantly understanding each other's thoughts.

Amuro Toru's voice was so low that only Kudo Yuki could hear it: "How is it?"

Kudo Yuki signaled Amuro Toru to calm down, then turned to Enomoto Azusa and whispered, "Enomoto, you've worked hard today, too. You go back first, and I'll take care of the rest."

Azusa Enomoto looked at her with some concern: "Boss, do you really not need my help?"

Kudo Yuki smiled and shook her head, her smile as warm as the spring sun: "No need, you should go back and rest."

Seeing this, Azusa Enomoto took off her apron and placed it on the back of the stool, then picked up her bag and left the cafe.

Kudo Yuki then walked to the counter and whispered to Amuro Toru, "There's new information on Vermouth's side. Rum's plan has changed. The organization seems a little uneasy." Amuro Toru frowned, looking serious, "Is her information reliable this time? I always feel that this woman, Vermouth, is unpredictable."

"At present, it seems that her information is credible. She has her own purpose just like us. In addition, there are some equipment problems suspected to be related to human laboratories, which may be a breakthrough."

As Toru Amuro wiped the cup in his hand, he pondered: "The human laboratory has always been the core secret of the organization. If we can start from here, we may be able to destroy their plan in one fell swoop."

Noah's Ark now starts voice mode: "Xiaoxue, I have sent a message to Mr. Yingchuan, asking him to collect more information about those strange devices, hoping to find the location of the laboratory as soon as possible. However, regarding Wakasa Rumi's matter, it is predicted that there will be new progress tomorrow."

Then, Noah's Ark disappeared from the phone screen.

Kudo Yuki's phone vibrated again. She looked down and saw that it was Conan calling. It said:

Sister, please gather at the entrance of Polo Cafe at 9 o'clock tomorrow morning. We are all looking forward to it.

Kudo Yuki replied: Okay, I will be there on time.

She put her phone aside and turned to look at Toru Amuro, "Conan and the others have an event tomorrow, I have to go check it out."

"Wakasa Rumi's identity is unknown, and you need to continue to pay attention to the situation on the organization's side."

"I'll keep an eye on it. Toru, you've been busy all day, go to bed early."

After everything was sorted out, the two returned to their residence at the secret weapons base.

To be continued...